by Virginia Tyler (Ginny Raymond's mother) Our encounters change the world: The words we say; the glances we give; The advice, if taken or ignored, Change the space in which we live. A rock thrown int a lake so calm Disturbs the surface, and even more. The waves grow wide, both down and out, And change the near and opposite shore. And so our lives filled with encounters - Chance and otherwise - Bump and shatter, soothe and flatter, Until our encounters have changed the world

by Heidi Schellenger Keoka Lake is one of dozens of glacially carved and spring-fed fresh water lakes in the western foothills of Maine.  For me, it’s so much more than a place to go swimming on a hot summer day. In the words of the immortal Jimmy Buffett, “let me take you there right now if I can”. The limited and precious time I get to spend at our lakefront A-frame (affectionately known in our family as ‘Camp’), is preceded by a three day journey from across the globe.  Th

by Ginny Raymond In 1957 when my family acquired our property which we now call The Compromise, as with any acquisition, it took us a while before we had all the necessities of life. For us, among others, we did not have a picnic table on the beach, but we did have an old rowboat. At some point, the boat had washed up on the beach. My dad, Chapin Cutler, dragged this prize to the top of the beach, overturned it, and we used it, dressed in a tablecloth, to lay our spread of fo

The LakeSmart program teaches property owners how to manage their properties to reduce or eliminate stormwater runoff and related erosion into their lake or pond. Responsible management reduces phosphorous loading and the potential for catastrophic lake algae blooms. LEA serves as the regional sponsor and administrative Hub in the Lake Region for the statewide LakeSmart program. A property which is particularly lake-friendly receives the LakeSmart Award, with accompanying sig

We are excited to launch our first ever Clean Lakes Challenge fundraising campaign! As someone who appreciates and supports a future where Maine’s lakes are clear, clean, and blue, we are pleased to invite you to join our efforts. A generous benefactor has offered us a Challenge Grant of $10,000 IF we raise $20,000 between now and the end of 2025 . This will not only make your donation go further, and do more, it will triple our typical year-end giving and provide a criti

By Carey Palmquist (Sister of Paige Nalipinski and long-time visitor to Keoka Lake) The air. The water. The sky. The trees.  The smell....

By Suzanne Rose Meehan Every Summer, my parents took us to Waterford, Maine.  Our vacation always landed on the last two weeks in July or...

By Charlie Tarbell Yes, indeed, the lake level is as low as I’ve ever seen it (except for certain purposeful drawdowns, such as for dam...

by Charlie Tarbell Why the concern? The (riparian) area surrounding streams abounds with plants and animals whose survival depends on...

By Andy Tabor Photo 1.   Towed the loon nest platform over to Stone’s Cove Beach.  Removed all the old tie down cords that hold the nest...

by Charles Tarbell Keoka Lake Association (KLA) has deep experience in conducting its own Plant Patrol during each open water season....

By Paula Easton The weather was on our side on an amazing day for the 25th anniversary of the Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race.  It was...

By Claire Pendergast Tip 4: Crown or Super-Elevate Your Road These methods are the primary means of draining surface water off the road,...

Photos by David Johnson

by Claire Pendergast

On Sunday, October 13, you are invited to come to the Waterford Flat Common for the 25th Anniversary of this beloved event. As always,...

By Claire Pendergast Tip 3 Alternative Road Surfacing Materials There are several options to consider for your camp road, instead of...

By Robert Spencer Over the Dam Cardinal Flowers, Both Red and Blue Labor Day has passed and suddenly Hannaford is a peaceful place to...

By Robert Spencer, Over the Dam Buttonbush It’s August. The ragged powder blue flowers of native Beebalm have been in bloom for nearly a...

By Samantha Baxter Photos by Ben Peierls, Research Director Lakes everywhere are threatened by climate change, harmful algal blooms ,...